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Putnam County, Illinois

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$167K
Median Home Value
$2,150
Avg Remediation (129% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Putnam County, Illinois

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,463, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

68.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Putnam County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
68.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
63%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,463

Energy Code Gap $506/yr
Flood $400/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,290 housing units in Putnam County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 17%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Putnam County

$167K
Median Home Value
$2,150
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Putnam County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Putnam County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Putnam County

7 community water systems serving Putnam County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Putnam County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Putnam County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Putnam County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 61326 Granville 4 (1 health) $137K
2 61327 Hennepin 3 (1 health) $219K
3 61335 Mc Nabb 3 (1 health) $135K
4 61336 Magnolia 3 (1 health) $180K
5 61340 Mark $154K
6 61363 Standard $108K
7 61517 Brimfield 2 (1 health) $270K
8 61560 Putnam 4 (1 health) $230K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Putnam County

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Overview

Putnam County in Illinois covers 8 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Putnam County?
Putnam County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Putnam County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Putnam County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,463 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Putnam County?
The median home build year in Putnam County is 1974. 68.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Putnam County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/putnam/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Putnam County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/putnam/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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